Stepan Stock Forecast, Price & News

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stepan a buy right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Stepan in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Stepan stock.
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When is Stepan's next earnings date?

Stepan is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 20th 2021.
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How were Stepan's earnings last quarter?

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 27th. The basic materials company reported $1.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.84 by $0.03. The basic materials company had revenue of $595.51 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $545.43 million. Stepan had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.48% and a net margin of 7.04%.
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How has Stepan's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Stepan's stock was trading at $76.60 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, SCL stock has increased by 47.8% and is now trading at $113.18.
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How often does Stepan pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Stepan?

Stepan announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 31st will be given a dividend of $0.305 per share on Wednesday, September 15th. This represents a $1.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.08%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 30th.
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Is Stepan a good dividend stock?

Stepan pays an annual dividend of $1.22 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.10%. Stepan has been increasing its dividend for 26 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Stepan is 21.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Stepan will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.76% next year. This indicates that Stepan will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for SCL?

2 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Stepan's stock. Their forecasts range from $130.00 to $130.00. On average, they expect Stepan's stock price to reach $130.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Stepan's key executives?

Stepan's management team includes the following people:

• F. Quinn Stepan, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Scott R. Behrens, President & Chief Operating Officer
• Luis E. Rojo, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President
• Jason Scott Keiper, VP, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer
• Joseph Whitney, Vice President-Information Technology

What is F. Quinn Stepan Jr.'s approval rating as Stepan's CEO?

49 employees have rated Stepan CEO F. Quinn Stepan Jr. on Glassdoor.com. F. Quinn Stepan Jr. has an approval rating of 59% among Stepan's employees. This puts F. Quinn Stepan Jr. in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Stepan's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Stepan include The Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Ecolab (ECL), International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Albemarle (ALB), Celanese (CE), RPM International (RPM), Ashland Global (ASH), Balchem (BCPC), W. R. Grace & Co. (GRA), Quaker Chemical (KWR), Sensient Technologies (SXT), NewMarket (NEU), H.B. Fuller (FUL), Valaris (VAL) and Minerals Technologies (MTX).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Stepan own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Stepan investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), PepsiCo (PEP), Visa (V), The Boeing (BA), CVS Health (CVS), The Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Stryker (SYK), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), A. O. Smith (AOS) and Church & Dwight (CHD).

What is Stepan's stock symbol?

Stepan trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SCL."

Who are Stepan's major shareholders?

Stepan's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (15.25%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.87%), State Street Corp (6.05%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.41%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.77%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.64%). Company insiders that own Stepan stock include Arthur W Mergner, David Kabbes, Debra Stefaniak, Edward J Wehmer, F Quinn Stepan Jr, Gregory E Lawton, Janet Anne Catlett, Jason Scott Keiper, Luis Rojo, Richard Finn Stepan, Scott R Behrens and Sean Thomas Moriarty.
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Which major investors are selling Stepan stock?

SCL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, BlackRock Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, California Public Employees Retirement System, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Bank of America Corp DE, and ProShare Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Stepan company stock in the last year include Arthur W Mergner, Debra Stefaniak, Edward J Wehmer, F Quinn Stepan Jr, Janet Anne Catlett, Luis Rojo, Richard Finn Stepan, and Scott R Behrens.
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Which major investors are buying Stepan stock?

SCL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vanguard Group Inc., State Street Corp, LSV Asset Management, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co., First Trust Advisors LP, and Millennium Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Stepan stock in the last two years include David Kabbes, Janet Anne Catlett, and Jason Scott Keiper.
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How do I buy shares of Stepan?

Shares of SCL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Stepan's stock price today?

One share of SCL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $113.18.

How much money does Stepan make?

Stepan has a market capitalization of $2.54 billion and generates $1.87 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $126.77 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.68 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Stepan have?

Stepan employs 2,293 workers across the globe.

Does Stepan have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Stepan: Nanjing Stepan Jinling Chemical Limited Liability Company, PBC Industria Quimica Ltda., Stepan (India) Private Limited, Stepan (Nanjing) Chemical R&D Co. Ltd.., Stepan Asia Pte. Ltd., Stepan CDMX S. de R.L. de C.V., Stepan Canada Inc., Stepan Chemical (Nanjing) Co. Ltd., Stepan Chemical (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Stepan Colombia S.A.S., Stepan Deutschland GmbH, Stepan Europe S.A.S., Stepan Holdings Asia Pte. Ltd., Stepan Holdings LLC, Stepan International Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Stepan Mexico Holdings LLC, Stepan Mexico S.A. de C.V., Stepan Philippines Inc., Stepan Philippines Quaternaries Inc., Stepan Polska Sp. z o.o., Stepan Quimica Ltda., Stepan Specialty Products B.V., Stepan Specialty Products LLC, Stepan Surfactants Holdings LLC, Stepan UK Limited, and Tebras Tensoativos Do Brasil Ltda..

When was Stepan founded?

Stepan was founded in 1932.

What is Stepan's official website?

The official website for Stepan is www.stepan.com.

Where are Stepan's headquarters?

Stepan is headquartered at 22 West Frontage Road, Northfield IL, 60093.

How can I contact Stepan?

Stepan's mailing address is 22 West Frontage Road, Northfield IL, 60093. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (847) 446-7500 or via email at [email protected].